The 39th annual Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest trade show for natural products, just wrapped up in Anaheim, Calif. The expo ran from March 5-9 and attracted 186,000 attendees from 136 countries. The show brought together 3,600 exhibiting companies, including 600 first-time brands. Hosted by New Hope Network, the expo aims to help […]
Company We Keep is an ongoing series that offers an inside look at the people and teams who power great brands Since its inception in 2010, Dixie Brands has been the pioneer in handcrafted cannabis-infused products. Leading the industry through research, education, and advocacy, they’ve established themselves as the trusted source for innovative, safe, effective, and delicious […]
As part of our ongoing Female Forces series to celebrate Women’s History Month (March), we’re highlighting some of the leading women in cannabis. Historically, women have been vastly underrepresented in leadership roles across numerous industries. According to a study conducted by Catalyst, women only comprise 4.8 percent of CEO roles in S&P 500 companies, and make up […]
Company We Keep is an ongoing series that offers an inside look at the people and teams who power great brands As the cannabis industry grows and matures, brands are becoming more polished and professional. Although recently launched in 2016, cannabis-infused chocolate company 1906 is backed by a team that takes pride in carving a […]
There have never been more job opportunities in the cannabis industry. Now that medical marijuana is legal in 30 states, with recreational use legal in 10, public support for legalization is at an all-time high. This has led to a 690 percent growth in cannabis job listings over the past two years. And as the […]
The beauty brands of today aren’t just trying to make you look good — they want you to feel good, too. That’s where cannabis comes into play. With anxiety and burnout on the rise, the mood-boosting, stress-relieving properties of CBD have become a major selling point. It’s no wonder these emerging brands are heavily touting the […]
ForceBrands started off 2019 with the official launch of HerbForce, our specialized cannabis division that follows in the footsteps of BevForce, FoodForce, and BeautyForce, offering executive search services, board of director assembly, and a digital job board. The growth of the cannabis industry is at an all-time high. And although this is a new space, […]
ForceBrands announced the official launch of its specialized cannabis division on Wednesday. HerbForce offers executive search services, board of director assembly, and a digital job board. And although the division is new, ForceBrands has been actively helping employers and job seekers navigate new opportunities and new challenges in the burgeoning cannabis industry since 2015. “What’s […]
ForceBrands, the leading specialized recruiting firm for the consumer products industry, announced on Wednesday the launch of its cannabis-focused division, HerbForce. The specialized division will offer executive search services, board of director assembly, and a digital job board. HerbForce follows in the footsteps of the company’s other vertical-specific divisions, including BevForce, FoodForce, and BeautyForce. ForceBrands, […]
Cannabis is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and it’s no longer a ‘budding’ one either. Even without federal legalization, legal U.S. cannabis sales are projected to hit $30 billion this year, and $47.6 billion by 2026, surpassing the craft beer industry, according to research firm BDSA. While M&A activity continues to contribute to the […]